Solomon Islands at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | SOL |
NOC | National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands |
Website | www |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 3 in 2 sports |
Flag bearer | Wendy Hale |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Solomon Islands send a team to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The country's delegation consisted of three athletes competing in two sports across three distinct events; Francis Manioru and Pauline Kwalea represented the Solomon Islands in track, while Wendy Hale competed in weightlifting. The arrival of the Solomon Islander delegation in Beijing marked its seventh appearance since its debut at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The track athletes did not advance past the first rounds in their events. There were no medalists from the Solomon Islander athletes in these Games. Wendy Hale was the Solomon Islands' flagbearer during the Games' opening ceremony.